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Border deal wins nod, Trump to declare emergency
Associated Press, Published on 15/02/2019
» WASHINGTON: Congress lopsidedly approved a border security compromise Thursday that would avert a second painful government shutdown, but a new confrontation was ignited _ this time over President Donald Trump's plan to bypass lawmakers and declare a national emergency to syphon billions from other federal coffers for his wall on the Mexican boundary.
Pizza pundits
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 01/03/2019
» Who doesn't love pizza? If you say "me" then kindly be aware that everyone is judging you. Pizza is one of the most loved comfort foods and honestly, this circular pie of goodness and love brings such a smile to our faces every time we see it. Fortunately, Bangkok isn't short on restos selling pizzas and Bangkokians have a pretty wide selection of where to satiate our cravings. Whether your taste buds are wanting some traditional Italian pizzas or perhaps you want to feast on a full one-metre rectangular pizza with your buddies, you can get all these right here in the Big Mango -- you just have to know where to look. And that's where we come in. Rest easy, readers -- here are our picks of the best pizzas around the city.
Green thumb
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 17/05/2019
» Maybe a few of us have forgotten the smog that engulfed us in the beginning of the year, making leaving the house a game of "to choke or not to choke". Now it is the scorching heat that seems to be worse than before. While short-term solutions do a little to elevate, we know that the root of the problem is climate change. If we don't take action now, it's going to get worse later. Bangkok has its share of eco-problems whether it's pollution or waste, but instead of listing them, we can figure out ways of how we can help, even in small doses. And technology has made this easier. Guru has listed a few of the best apps in the climate change business to help you help the environment.
Elevating the classics
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 07/02/2020
» Born and raised in Devon, in the UK, executive chef Kirk Westaway is channelling his childhood at Singapore's Michelin-starred Jaan, also on the Asia's 50 Best List 2019 at No.32. (The 2020 list is announced next month.)
Breaking men: a conscript's tale
Oped, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 19/01/2026
» His face looks tired and strained. His voice trembles, carrying the pain and bitterness from the dehumanisation he endured as a conscript.
A living culinary legend
Published on 08/12/2022
» French-born Alain Ducasse is one of the world's most celebrated chefs and a restauranteur who operates over 30 establishments across the world, eight of which receive Michelin stars including Blue by Alain Ducasse at Iconsiam.
Pet adoptions made easy
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/03/2021
» When Ae* saw a stray dog get hit by a car, she decided to take it to a veterinarian. However, when the vet informed her about the expenses, it was too much for her to afford and she took the stray home feeling upset.
A Wuhan lockdown will not work here
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 22/07/2021
» Originally, I planned to write an article titled "Will it be a soft landing or hard landing?" which would have been about the future of the world's financial markets and the economy.
Life in the crossfire of Venezuela's slums
AFP, Published on 26/07/2021
» CARACAS - A Venezuelan soldier takes cover behind an armored vehicle. For 48 hours he has ducked flying bullets.
LA must govern vending with respect
Oped, Álvaro Huerta, Victor Narro and Doug Smith, Published on 07/08/2021
» Street vending isn't just ubiquitous in Los Angeles. It's a half-billion-dollar industry, according to a 2015 report by non-profit research organisation Economic Roundtable.